The movement of major combat, combat support, and combat service support units to the decisive place and time on the battlefield is the commander's operational art. Effectively integrating, controlling, and supporting motor, rail, air, and water...
Clausewitz's model of war postulates that the attack has a positive aim but the defense is the stronger form of war. Armies past and present have generally accepted the superior strength of the defense, but the degree of superiority has varied with...
This study examines a theoretical aviation formation to determine if it offers the operational commander in the Central Region of NATO advantages over a conventional heavy corps in operational maneuver. The aviation organization consists of three...
Guide for the Royal Army of Field Artillery regulations for the soldier and commanding officers. Every soldier of the Royal Army was required to have a copy of this manual.
The U.S. Army is in the midst of a revolution in military affairs (RMA). Significant advancements in informational technologies and precision weapons are providing unprecedented potential for future warfare. These changes challenge traditional...
Deployment is one of the hardest and most critical logistical tasks. Since WWII, the development of distribution methods to overcome logistics issues has continued with mixed success. This monograph explores these issues and the methods used to...
This account covers the operations of the New Zealand Division in the Second Libyan offensive and has been written with the intention of giving a general picture of the battle.
U.S. Army doctrine considers operational maneuver essential to fighting outnumbered and winning. With an even smaller force in the future, operational maneuver will be more important to the Army’s success. Because of this, understanding of all...
While hundreds of volumes exist on the Gettysburg Campaign, most examine the battle’s tactical framework and focus on the activities of brigades and regiments. However, of more interest to the serving military professional may be an analysis of...
This study attempts to determine how much each of the components of fitness; aerobic endurance, anaerobic and muscular endurance, strength, speed, coordination and flexibility are involved in the physically demanding tasks that a Ranger will most...
This study was an attempt to measure the degree of perceived affirmative action threat held by white Command and General Staff College officer students. Simply stated, affirmative actions are positive steps or measures which go a step beyond "de...
This text is designed as a review in mathematics for all personnel planning to attend one of the general or specialist courses offered by the Field Artillery School.
"This 1953 manual is written for the purpose of teaching you how to use the bayonet. It describes basic techniques, group assault tactics, and procedures for training. The techniques outlined in this manual will help you develop confidence in...
This monograph addresses a common experience and training deficiency for operational planners in the United States Army. This deficiency is the planning of large scale road movements. The monograph postulates that three distinct problem areas arise...